Document Record

Creator

France. Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal.

Title

France. Fonds de la Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal

Identifier

lac_mikan_100399
MG 7 II
Government
oocihm.lac_mikan_100399

Document source

Library and Archives Canada / Bibliothèque et Archives Canada

Language

French

Description

In the 16th century and early 17th century, the King of France left the administration of the colony of New France to trading companies or those interested in colonization (for instance, the Company of a Hundred Associates). In 1663, King Louis XIV took a role in the development and administration of the colony. Depending on the model of the French provinces, a governor and intendant was appointed as representatives of the King over the colonial territory, and they reported their activities to the King and to the Secretary of State of the Navy. The Department of the Navy retained the responsibility for the administration of the colonies until the late 19th century. After 1710, a Colonial Office was created within the department to support, more specifically, the colonial policy of France. The King of France and the Minister of the Navy would play a very active role in all decisions made about New France and this would affect its destiny.
This collection primarily contains various documents from the archives of the Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal in Paris. There are also three sets of documents from the Bastille’s library.

URL

https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_mikan_100399